The Drowning Kind
The Drowning Kind
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 1920s
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon intertwines the story of a woman exploring her sister's mysterious death and the history of a family estate with a pool that purportedly grants wishes. The narrative shifts between past and present, revealing eerie secrets linked to the water's dark powers.
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Review Roundup
Jennifer McMahon's The Drowning Kind presents an intriguing blend of psychological suspense and supernatural elements. Readers praise its atmospheric writing and complex characters. However, some find the pacing uneven and the resolution unsatisfying. Overall, the novel captivates with its eerie, tension-filled narrative, despite minor flaws in execution.
Who Should Read The Drowning Kind?
Fans of psychological thrillers and supernatural mysteries will be captivated by Jennifer McMahon's The Drowning Kind. Comparable to works like Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects and Sarah Pinborough's Behind Her Eyes, this novel is perfect for readers who enjoy eerie atmospheres, complex family dynamics, and dark secrets coming to light.
30,446 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
319
Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 1920s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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